CHILD & YOUTH CARE WITH ADDICTIONS SUPPORT WORKER DIPLOMA PROGRAM

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker program is
designed to teach students the necessary practical skills and theory to work with adolescents, children
and families with challenging needs such as social, emotional, behavioral and mental health concerns.
Students will identify the importance of collaborating with colleagues within their field including
educators, medical and social worker professionals, correctional staff and community partners.
Networking with these professionals will assist them when implementing appropriate
prevention/intervention strategies that inspire change.

The Addictions Support modules explore the physical, emotional and social effects of alcohol, drugs and
gambling, examine the process of addictions assessment and teach effective case management skills.

EMPLOYMENT TYPES

What career opportunities are available to graduates of the Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker Program?

Child and youth support worker
Addictions support worker
Addictions counsellor
Student assistant
Support worker
Youth coordinator
Community support worker
Family support worker

MEDIX COLLEGE REVIEW - AMANDA

I chose Medix College because it is a local school. I am studying to be a child and youth worker. I knew it was something that I wanted to do to continue on with my education and find a place where I could contribute back to the community.

The reason why I chose C.Y.W. because I've always really loved children and i know that there are a lot of families out there who do need the extra support. I do want to continue my education, I want to get my degree in child and youth work.

I do plan on progressing in my field. The reason why I chose to continue my education is for my family, I have three children and I just wanted to be a good example for them to show them that education and working hard towards your goals can really change your life and give you the purpose that you need in order to live a meaningful life.

Before it came to Medix I had a lot of uncertainty in my life and being here has helped me develop an enhance skills that will be useful. The instructors are great, the students are great, it's a very good environment. What I enjoy most about the campus is the instructors, my peers, the environment here, everybody here is very friendly, very supportive, encouraging.

They also teach you how to be more professional in the workplace and how to enhance your skills, move forward and obtain an education that is something to be proud of.

EMPLOYMENT LOCATIONS

Where do graduates of the Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker work?

MEDIX ADVANTAGE

Why choose the Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker Program at Medix College?

Practical skill-building and a practicum component are used to give students a well-rounded
understanding of the role of the Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker. During the
course of this program, students will learn all of the skills and be trained in all the procedures that will
be required of them in their new careers.

As a mandatory component of our programs, all Medix students are required to complete two off-site
practicums (Practicum I & Practicum II) as well as a field placement component. Practicum I (112 hours)
takes place concurrently during the first year and students will spend an average of 4 hours per week for 28
weeks in either a group recreation, group care or community program setting. Practicum II (148 hours)
takes place concurrently during the second year and students will spend an average of 4 hours per week for
37 weeks in either a group care, community treatment program, family support program or foster care
setting. The field placement (240 hours) takes place following the completion of all in-class theory. During
each practicum and field experience, students will keep a detailed journal used to write a personal reflection
paper to highlight his/her applied learning.

Medix College also provides an employment advantage as we have established relationships with many
employers in the field. As a result, employers in the field contact us before posting jobs to the general
public giving current students and graduates of the program an advantage in the hiring process.

FINANCIAL OPTIONS

Students looking to start training in this program have a number of options to finance their education. By exploring these options,
students will be able to gain financial assistance and support as they are training for a career. Some
financing options available to students include:

AVAILABILITY

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The admissions process for this program is a four part process:

Initial Contact

Contact an admissions representative to schedule an appointment. The admissions representative
will be able to answer any questions that you might have regarding the program or general
questions about Medix College.

Confidential Interview

An interview will be completed in order to determine if students have the right attitude to be
successful in the program.

Business Affairs Assessment

The business affairs assessment is an appointment to determine if students are eligible for one of
the many financial aid options.

Enrollment

After the financial plan is in place, enrollment is official and students will be able to start classes in
order to train for an exciting new career.

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ABOUT MEDIX

For over 40 years Medix College has been providing industry leading Health Care career training for those looking to become medical professionals. Currently Medix College has six campuses across Ontario with each of the featuring state-of-the-art facilities. Medix college believes in helping students to achieve quality education quickly.

Every year hundreds of Medix graduates are added to the Canadian healthcare workforce. Medix is the clear choice for those looking to change their life today.